Take off the toilet tank lid and push down the flapper (the rubber valve at the bottom) to stop more water from entering the bowl.
Ensure there is enough water in the bowl to cover the plunger head. Place it over the hole, push down slowly to release air, then plunge vigorously up and down. The suction is what actually breaks the paper apart. 3. Method 2: The "Hot Water and Soap" Trick blocked toilet with toilet paper
Squirt a generous amount of dish soap (a quarter cup) into the toilet bowl. Dish soap is a surfactant. It breaks the surface tension of the water and lubricates the pipe walls. More importantly, it coats the paper fibers, preventing them from matting together. Take off the toilet tank lid and push